Sproket's WIP
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Sproket
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So, some of you may remember how several times in the past I've built a base for a project only to reject it and start over on a new base...
...here's the new base for Squarg
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Once I started painting it I felt the old base looked far too big and blocky for what is a relatively small and compact mini. The new base, like the old one, is constructed from bits of tree bark, roots and resin mushrooms. Unlike the old one it allows Squarg & his frog to be the dominant element of the composition, and I feel it’s far better for it.
...here's the new base for Squarg
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Once I started painting it I felt the old base looked far too big and blocky for what is a relatively small and compact mini. The new base, like the old one, is constructed from bits of tree bark, roots and resin mushrooms. Unlike the old one it allows Squarg & his frog to be the dominant element of the composition, and I feel it’s far better for it.
wargamesculptor
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New base looks excellent as well, will you be putting resin water on this one or is it too small for that ?
Bailey03
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As neat as the first base is, I think you made the right decision. Looking back at it the figure does get a bit lost in it. This new one looks like it should work very nicely. Oh well, this just means you'll have to find another project for the original base. Can't wait to see what it is. :tongue:
Darthmarsh
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Go on admit it, that's a real frog! Simply stunning work
vmpewaith
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I'll just say that this is the best rendition of this particular model I have very seen. The frog is amazing ( I used to have a large number of pet frogs when I lived overseas) I think you have nailed it. Also loving the amazing tattoos, but the detail I like perhaps the most is the dead mouse cloak. The mouse head really looks like it was once alive, perhaps its the pink in the ears?. I've seen a few great paint jobs of this mini but that always almost looks like a fake mouse. Overall this is a very cohesive mini with feeling.
Sproket
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Thanks for the comments Guys.
It can be difficult to give up on something that you have invested a lot of time & effort in but sometimes it is the best thing to do. The new base feels right to me and the old base is still there (along with all my other rejected bases) and might be perfect for a later project. Thats just what happened with the base that I ended up using for Jason and that turned out very well.
No there isn't enough room on the new base so I will have to save the water effects for another day. There is, however, enough room for the beetle that came with the mushrooms so the base will have a little something extra.
It can be difficult to give up on something that you have invested a lot of time & effort in but sometimes it is the best thing to do. The new base feels right to me and the old base is still there (along with all my other rejected bases) and might be perfect for a later project. Thats just what happened with the base that I ended up using for Jason and that turned out very well.
No there isn't enough room on the new base so I will have to save the water effects for another day. There is, however, enough room for the beetle that came with the mushrooms so the base will have a little something extra.
Thanks! I downloaded just as many reference pics for the mouse as I did for the frog! It may be small but the mouse cloak is one of the key details on the mini and gives it a lot of it's character. It was well worth putting a bit of extra effort to get the colours as accurate as I could.
wargamesculptor
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Sproket
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Once Squarg is finished(and that will be very soon!) I'm going to paint the Uncle John bust from Infamy. I've no idea if I can get it done in time for Euro but nothing ventured nothing gained. I'm 'home alone' for the next week so I can paint away to my hearts content. With a little luck & effort I'll be able to get a good start on the bust and have a better idea of how long it might take me.
atacam
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Looking forward to that. Did you get the small or large one?
I loved painting mine. It just seemed to flow and was very easy to get him done.
MightyChad
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Squarg is amazing. I have shown these photos to so many people. I cannot wait to see him on a base.
Sproket
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Looking forward to that. Did you get the small or large one?
I loved painting mine. It just seemed to flow and was very easy to get him done.
I've got the large version. I'm really looking forward to painting him!
Digganob
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Mhhhh. Not bad. Plenty of room for improvement. I mean next time you could try using real mushrooms and bugs so the real frog has something to eat. And instead of using taxidermy and saying you painted it...just saying. Oh and the poor mouse you had to scalp in order to give him a head peace, try sculpting one you sicko. I expect better next time
